Wilson High School is a public K-12 school in Lauderdale County, Alabama, near Florence. It is a part of Lauderdale County School District. As of 2019 it had 130 employees, with 80 of them in the faculty, and 1,300 students.
Serving 599 students in grades 7-12, Wilson High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Wilson High School's student population of 599 students has declined by 52% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Year Founded
1916
School Calendar
School Mascot
Warrior
School Rankings
Wilson High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson High School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#691 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
2%
32%
White
95%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Warrior
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson High School's ranking?
Wilson High School is ranked #691 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Wilson High School often compared to?
Wilson High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Lauderdale County High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Wilson High School?
The graduation rate of Wilson High School is 95%, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Wilson High School?
599 students attend Wilson High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wilson High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson High School?
Wilson High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wilson High School offer ?
Wilson High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilson High School part of?
Wilson High School is part of Lauderdale County School District.
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